Chow Chow

Chow Chow
Chow Chow
	A cinnamon Chow Chow puppy
Other names	Chow
Origin	China
Height
Traits
Height	17 to 22 inches (43 to 56 cm)
Weight	Males
	Females
Coat	Thick and coarse
Colour	Red (light gold to deep red-brown); Cinnamon (light tan to brown); Black; Cream; Blue;
Litter size	4–7
Life span	11–13 years
China Kennel Union
Kennel club standards
China Kennel Union	standard
FCI	standard
	Dog (domestic dog)

The Chow Chow is a breed of dog that originated in China and is believed to be one of the oldest dog breed. It has a large head, a curly tail and a blue tongue. It has a thick coat of fur and can be either rough or smooth. Most Chow Chows are a reddish brown or black color. It stands about 17–20 inches (43–51 cm) and weighs 45–70 pounds (20–32 kg).^[3]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Wilcox, Charlotte (April 1, 1999). The Chow Chow. Capstone. ISBN 978-0-7368-0159-1.
↑ "Chow Chow Health & Care Information". AKC. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
↑ "Chow Chow". Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved 2010-08-22.

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[Wilcox1999-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Wilcox, Charlotte (April 1, 1999). The Chow Chow. Capstone. ISBN 978-0-7368-0159-1.

[2] "Chow Chow Health & Care Information". AKC. Retrieved February 11, 2017.

[3] "Chow Chow". Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved 2010-08-22.

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